Pin stitching was originally done by hand. Drawn thread work is a form of counted-thread embroidery based on removing threads from the warp and/or the weft of a piece of even-weave fabric. The remaining threads are grouped or bundled together into a variety of patterns. The more elaborate styles of drawn thread work use in [...]

A little hint. If you have to stop an embroidery design in the middle of the project, there are some important steps you should take, in order to be able to finish correctly. (Ask me how I know… lol) On my embroidery machine, and I assume on probably all embroidery machines, there is a stitch [...]

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I began sewing in the 8th grade after taking sewing lessons from a neighbor. I used to make all of my own clothes, and sewed frequently for my daughter. Now I have grandchildren to sew for, and I am in heaven. If it can be done with a sewing machine, I can do it.